Reviews
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6.3KSwappable unstoppable? Skylanders SWAP Force review
Skylanders SWAP Force for Xbox 360 is my first foray into the well established world of Skylanders - the third in a...
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6.2KSkylanders SWAP Force on 3DS – not just another copycat.
I have already written an extensive review of the Skylanders: SWAP Force for the Xbox 360 and covered a lot of ground. You...
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3.7KMore of the same, but different — Prime World review
To define Prime World as a MOBA would be an extreme over-simplification. Developed by Nival, Prime World offers lasting hero development like...
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2.6KLet’s go clubbin’ another night – Cavemania review
Cavemania is likely to be one of the most infuriatingly addictive games you'll play this year. The adorable art style, playful humor,...
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8.3KGhost trick – Beyond: Two Souls review
The press sheet for Beyond: Two Souls uses the phrase “emotional” nearly a half-dozen times. Special care was made to painstakingly capture...
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7.1KFunny farm, now with coyote archers – Rune Factory 4 review
A simple summation of Rune Factory 4 would be that it's a more proactive Animal Crossing. That would be a disservice though,...
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4.2KA truly bountiful voyage – Rise of Venice review
For a number of years now, some very clever developers over at German studio Gaming Minds have been churning out solid titles...
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6.0KOrks, guns and level restarts – Shadowrun Returns (iOS) review
Shadowrun Returns is another incredible Kickstarter success story, a game whose developers asked for 400k in funds and ended up with close...
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5.0KNot the hero we deserve — Scribblenauts Unmasked review
I had high hopes for Scribblenauts Unmasked. From the original DS title, the Scribblenauts formula struck a chord with me. A puzzle...
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4.3KONLY try this at home – Skydive: Proximity Flight review
I'm just going to take a stab at this and assume you’ve never been base-jump proximity-flying in a wingsuit before. Because, unless...
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6.8KAnkle deep – Rain review
A boy emerges from sleep in a bright, painted world. He climbs from his bed to gaze out the window when the...
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3.9KHardcore cartography – Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl review
Six years ago, Etrian Odyssey created a challenging retro dungeon-crawler that has seen several sequels already, including one just earlier this year....
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4.3KNot quite worth the purse – Real Boxing review
Real Boxing, while fun, is a game that ultimately suffers an identity crisis. Light RPG elements are mixed with a relatively shallow...
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5.9KFamily bonding time – Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons review
Late in this generation, it seems that developers are learning how to more effectively leverage the unique properties of the video game...
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7.2KCards, conflict and civil war – Ironclad Tactics reviewed
Ironclad Tactics is the latest game by Zachtronics, best known for quasi-science indie puzzler SpaceChem. Combining collectible card based deck management and...
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3.8KIs any of this for real or not? — Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX review
The original Kingdom Hearts is a true classic in video gaming. It is the emotional story of three heroes crossing universal routes...
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4.1KThe old school’s back and it’s a blast – Shadow Warrior reviewed
Shadow Warrior! Now there's a real blast from the past for any experienced PC gamer. Originally released in 1997 by 3D Realms,...
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3.6KNot the platform you’re looking for – Star Wars Pinball 3DS review
With video arcades dwindling thanks to the rise of the home console, pinball is becoming somewhat of a lost art. What used...
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4.1KThe best sports title, period — FIFA 14 review
EA’s FIFA franchise has a unique task when it comes to the creation of their games, one that doesn’t heavily apply to...
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2.8KThe Dave Franco of soccer games — Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 review
As many younger brothers know, it can be frustrating and disappointing to be the lesser sibling. That feeling of “good but not...
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5.6KA stomping good time–MechWarrior Online review
There was once a time, long before we’d ever heard of “free-to-play,” when MechWarrior was one of the flagship simulator franchises. Men...
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5.4KThe boys are back, and they’re looking for glory – NHL 14 Review
The coolest game on Earth is back for the EA’s newest NHL release, and it packs a punch. Harder hits, dramatic saves,...
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3.5KA spectacular achievement — Memoria Review
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a storied past with point-and-click adventure games. They’ve never been a genre...
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3.8KLegends in safe hands – Rayman Legends Vita review
Rayman Legends is one of the best platforming experiences in years. From its charming presentation to its fluid controls, this game will...
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8.4KOcean breathes salty — The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD review
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is not the game you remember. You probably remember the fantastic cartoon aesthetic, how full...
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3.7KOnly for the stoics – Total War: Rome II Review
Sing in me, O muse, and through me tell of the Battle of Athens. After my Macedonian armies captured the City of...
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3.7KLet’s beat up some actors! Foul Play reviewed
Foul Play is charming. Let's get that one out there immediately: it's a cute little side-scrolling beat-'em-up situated squarely in the vein...
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6.1KLost in the Snow – Lost Planet 3 review
Say what you want about the Lost Planet series (no, really--go ahead), but it certainly has a way with making every iteration...
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13.2KBest game of this generation? We review Grand Theft Auto V
There are certain reviews that are more difficult to write than others. Sometimes it’s just hard to quantify what is or is...
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4.7KNot quite what you were hoping – Metro: Last Light Tower Pack DLC Review
You’ve forgotten about Metro: Last Light, haven’t you? Shame on you! Go back and play it. Go ahead, I’ll wait here while...
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5.3KStrap on your hiking boots, it’s gonna be a long walk – Arma III review
Although I've long been a fan of the Operation Flashpoint lineage, which bears a striking resemblance and supplied a lot of the...
